Call for Volunteers: TSA Kids' Main Street Facilitators

Love working with children and inspiring creativity? Want to inspire the next generation of city-builders? Then come join us as a Facilitator at our Kids’ Main Street workshop!

The TSA is excited to be bringing back its one-day kids workshop as part of our annual Gingerbread City. Kids’ Main Street is a special section of Gingerbread City that brings together architects, designers, and gingerbread lovers alike to create unique edible creations. We invite kids (ages 7+) to design and make the facades of their own main street buildings in two sessions. All the facades are then put together virtually to form one delicious thoroughfare.

Kids’ Main Street Facilitators are team players who enjoy working with children and getting crafty! Previous experience working with kids and youth is great, and baking skills or gingerbread knowledge is a bonus, but is not required.

What to expect?

Facilitators will support the program (location to be determined, transit accessible) from 9:00 – 5:00 PM on Saturday, December 5, 2026. Responsibilities will include supporting staff in running the program, including event set up and tear down, check-in and registration, helping children with their creations, using kitchen appliances like mixers, keeping the event space tidy, and other logistical event support as needed. All supplies for the event will be provided along with detailed instructions.

Facilitators will also be required to attend a virtual one-hour orientation briefing in the weeks prior to the event. Exact date will be determined on volunteer availability. If this is your first time volunteering with us, you will also be required to complete a short online course on accessible customer service (30-40 minutes).

Bonus: Are you a baker and want to lend a hand in doing some pre-event bakes and setup? Please let us know! We’re always looking for extra hands to bake plenty of gingerbread for the kids.

Ready to Volunteer?

Please fill out our short application form.

Applications are due by Sunday, October 18, 2026.

Still have questions?

RSVP here to join us for our Volunteer Information Session on Tuesday, September 15 at noon.